Lucky Dragon Feng Shui Tip of the Month
Scientific Proof that Feng Shui Works Wonders by Steve Kodad
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n a world that seems to move faster and faster every time we step outside, it is important to understand the most important areas of life can greatly enhance your success and health––and you have control over those manifestations. You can achieve this by transforming your space through the simple techniques of feng shui. Feng shui is an ancient “environmental science” that focuses on how your environment permits you to succeed. Feng shui can be defined as “living in harmony with the natural world.” It is over 4,000 years old, but Feng shui has stuck around for one major reason––it works! This practice affects you consciously, but as I mention to my students, it has an even more powerful effect on the subconscious which does most of the heavy-lifting when making decisions. I became involved with feng shui for a self-serving reason––it helped me sell my listings quickly when I was a real estate agent. It also made my clients happier and easier to work with That alone made learning feng shui worthwhile. I’m no longer a realtor, but I have been training real estate agents, home stagers and homeowners for over a decade on how to effectively use this ancient science. I knew Feng Shui worked for my real estate business, but as someone whose first degree was in mathematics, I needed evidence to back it up. So I did my research and found the support I needed––not only for myself, but to show to a client. One study I bring up with my students how having an office with a window affects performance compared to an interior office with no daily access to the outside. This study showed that workers who were unable to look outside were consistently unproductive and unhealthy. They even presented a higher risk of developing cancer. Another study I love to mention was conducted in the state of Wisconsin, using satellite imaginary and data. The researchers compared the amount of tree canopies in an area to the population’s overall health and found that in neighborhoods where the amount of trees covered more than 10% of the ground area, the residents were healthier, less stressed and experienced a reduced risk of depression. Feng shui encourages people to be more productive, and it can make any environment feel more secure and comfortable. When these feelings “seep” into your subconscious, wonderful occurences can happen, and life becomes easier to manage. On March 1–2, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Steve Kodad will present a two-day workshop which leads up to an attendee being awarded the certification of Feng Shui Staging Professional. The workshop will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport. For more information, visit TheFengShuiCure.com/Get-Certified.
by Christina Captain, DAOM, MSAOM, MSHN, MA Lucky Dragon says: ollow these tips for bringing more love into your life throughout 2018. Last month, we spoke about clearing negative energies from your space for a fresh new start. This month, we focus on increasing love energy with these feng shui tips. • Clear out your clutter. These items are about the past and prevent you from experiencing a clear new present. By clearing out the clutter and organizing your space, especially in the bedroom, you’ll have a heightened ability to draw more love toward you. • Use the power of twos. The bedroom space must have two night tables (they do not have to match) and lights on each of those tables. Think about this––if the side you sleep on has no light, then you are essentially in the dark” about your relationships to others. • Discard lonely or stormy art. Avoid artwork in the bedroom of singles or lonely people. Find artwork that features twosomes instead. Similarly, avoid artwork of a stormy water scene, as this can emphasize rough seas in your relationships. • Crank up the heat in your bed. Sheets that are white, bright green or even red will heat up your love life. Add candles to your bedside table for an additional fire element. • Create more room. If your closets are over-stuffed and can’t fit anything else inside, then clear it out. To draw love in, you need to make space for it to enter. This is called creating a void. When we empty closets and drawers to rid ourselves of unused items, we make room for something new to flourish. Follow these tips and get ready––you’re in for a major, rapid lifechange! Does feng shui excite you? Then stay tuned to this feng shui column for announcements about video blogs on how to feng shui your space for life.
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Dr. Christina Captain is nationally boardcertified by the National Commission for Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is the lead practitioner at the Family Healing Center which she founded in 2000. Dr. Captain is also an expert Feng Shui practitioner and teacher who studied under Nancilee Wydra of the Feng Shui Institute of America, before originating her own style, Essential Balance Feng Shui. Since this discipline is a branch of Oriental Medicine, she often blends Feng Shui principles into her treatment plans. Family Healing Center is located at 2650 Bahia Vista St., Suite 101, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-951-1119 or email Dr_Captain@FamilyHealingCenter.com. February 2018
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